Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX260 HS

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX260 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SX260 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 3 years prior to the SX260 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the SX260 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX260 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon SX260 HS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX260 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX260 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the SX260 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and SX260 HS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and SX260 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.